Psychology majors learn how biological, cognitive, social and cultural factors interact to determine humans' amazing capacities for complex behavior, emotions and thinking. Courses examine a wide array of topics, including brain mechanisms, memory and reasoning processes, child development, social interactions and mental health problems and their treatment.
The psychology program in the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences approaches the field from both scientific and practical perspectives. Students learn valuable skills in critical thinking, writing, research design and data analysis. Students also gain hands-on experience through field placements, research in professors' labs and individualized study with faculty in specialized topics.

